During my lifetime, and in the places I have lived, snow has made only an occasional appearance at Christmas. When I was young that was a source of disappointment: these days I'm rather glad. That's not to say I dislike snow entirely. It suits me fine to have a few days of snow that doesn't hang about too long. Or to live near mountains where I can see and visit the snow when it suits me. You'd think the reality of the relative absence of snow in England would be reflected in popular culture, but no, the Victorian imagery of a white winter continues, even if its only in the wrappers of chocolate snowmen.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
